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The 49-year-old star took to Twitter on April 6 to share her shocking announcement: "Hey, you guys. On Aug. 31, as you probably, know I launched the Unbreakable World Tour," Janet's message read, "First I just want to thank all the fans for coming out and seeing the show. Thank you so much."

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"We're in the second leg of the tour and there actually has been a sudden change. I thought it was important that you would be the first to know my husband and I are planning our family," she continued. "So I'm going to have to delay the tour. Please, if you can try to understand that it's important that I do this now. I have to rest up, doctor's orders. But I have not forgotten about you. I will continue to tour as soon as I possibly can."

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According to what sources revealed to The National ENQUIRER, her husband played a major hand in Janet's decision. “He told her to shut the tour down,” an insider spilled. “He said her first responsibility is to herself and him — and NOT to the disappointed fans!”

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But Wissam's "controlling" ways aren't the only reason behind the singer's shocking change of plans. Sources also revealed in January: “Doctors found a growth on Janet’s vocal cords that could be serious,” and that the medical condition had to be "taken care of immediately.”

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"God forbid that this should be cancer of the larynx," Dr. Stuart Fischer told RadarOnline. "That would abruptly end her ability to ever perform again.” Janet later denied the cancer rumors.

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The 49-year-old star took to Twitter on April 6 to share her shocking announcement: "Hey, you guys. On Aug. 31, as you probably, know I launched the Unbreakable World Tour," Janet's message read, "First I just want to thank all the fans for coming out and seeing the show. Thank you so much."

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"We're in the second leg of the tour and there actually has been a sudden change. I thought it was important that you would be the first to know my husband and I are planning our family," she continued. "So I'm going to have to delay the tour. Please, if you can try to understand that it's important that I do this now. I have to rest up, doctor's orders. But I have not forgotten about you. I will continue to tour as soon as I possibly can."

Photo credit: Getty Images

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According to what sources revealed to The National ENQUIRER, her husband played a major hand in Janet's decision. “He told her to shut the tour down,” an insider spilled. “He said her first responsibility is to herself and him — and NOT to the disappointed fans!”

Photo credit: Getty Images

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But Wissam's "controlling" ways aren't the only reason behind the singer's shocking change of plans. Sources also revealed in January: “Doctors found a growth on Janet’s vocal cords that could be serious,” and that the medical condition had to be "taken care of immediately.”

Photo credit: Getty Images

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"God forbid that this should be cancer of the larynx," Dr. Stuart Fischer told RadarOnline. "That would abruptly end her ability to ever perform again.” Janet later denied the cancer rumors.